Usson, Puy-de-Dôme

Usson is a commune with 269 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the Puy -de- Dôme in the Auvergne region. It belongs to the district Issoire and Canton Sauxillanges. Usson is located in the Regional Natural Park Livradois -Forez and is considered one of the plus beaux villages de France ( most beautiful villages in France ) classified.

Geography

The village lies on a volcanic hill, which overlooks the Val d' Allier. The Nachbeargemeinden are: Saint -Jean -en- Val, Saint- Rémy -de- Chargnat, Sauxillanges and Varennes -sur- Usson.

History

The fortress was Usson 1585-1605 forced the whereabouts of Margaret of Valois, called La Reine Margot, the first wife of Henry IV. Richelieu had grind the impressive complex later.

Demographics

Only residents with a primary residence.

Attractions

Worth seeing are the triple ramparts of the fortress, the Romanesque church of Saint- Maurice and houses from the 15th and 16th centuries.